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THERMIT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Thermit Welding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermite
1, record 1, English, thermite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Thermit 2, record 1, English, Thermit
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mixture of ferric oxide and powdered aluminium, usually enclosed in a metal cylinder and used as an incendiary bomb ... On ignition by a ribbon of magnesium, the reaction produces a temperature of about 400°F, which is sufficient to soften steel. 3, record 1, English, - thermite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "thermit": [Thermit] is a registered trade name of Thermex Metallurgical Inc. 2, record 1, English, - thermite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Soudage par aluminothermie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thermite
1, record 1, French, thermite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Thermit 2, record 1, French, Thermit
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange de sesquioxyde de fer (75 %) et de poudre d'aluminium (25 %) qui, amorcé avec un mélange spécial de magnésium et de peroxyde de baryum, brûle en dégageant une très grande quantité de chaleur, atteignant des températures élevées (2600 - 2800°C). Il est utilisée en aluminothermie pour la soudure de pièce en fer ou en fonte, et dans la fabrication des bombes incendiaires. 3, record 1, French, - thermite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1982-10-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Iron and Steel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermit steel 1, record 2, English, thermit%20steel
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sidérurgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fer au thermit 1, record 2, French, fer%20au%20thermit
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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